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Installation

Warning

  -  All  openings  in  the  bottom  of  the 

recess box must be sealed to prevent water infiltration 

in to the wall.  Failure to do so could result in damage 

to the wall.

Weather Sealing Recess Box

Drip Ledge

Outer Door

Caulk Joint Between Siding 

and Recess Box

Siding or Brick

!

Final Assembly and Inspection

Follow the Use and Care Manual for complete 

details about the water heater.  Check all water and 

gas connections for leaks.

Seal all openings around pipes and wires with an 

outdoor grade silicone sealant. Seal the joint between 

the recess box and the siding or brick of the house with 

a silicone based sealant to prevent water from getting 

behind the box into the wall.

Caulk Joint Between Brick and 

Recess Box

Relief

Valve

Seal all openings around pipes and 

wires with a silicone sealant

Drip Ledge

Stucco Siding

Flange behind 

Stucco Siding

Summary of Contents for ECOH160X

Page 1: ...th Location This water heater recess box is for OUTDOOR installation ONLY and is intended for use only with the water heater models listed above Do not at tempt to install a water heater of another br...

Page 2: ...tor assembly 3 feet 91 cm within a height 15 feet 4 57 m above the meter regulator assembly I Clearance to service regulator vent outlet 3 feet 91 cm J Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet to b...

Page 3: ...rminal In cold weather this condensate can freeze on the exterior wall under the eaves and on surrounding objects Some discoloration to the exterior of the building is to be expected However improper...

Page 4: ...e Manual provided with the water heater 2 Seal the holes around the piping with a silicone based sealant to prevent any water from leaking into the wall behind the recess box Insulate pipes with foam...

Page 5: ...hermostat Wiring A hole is provided for the Thermostat wire s Route the wire through the hole and connect the wire to the water heater according to the instructions in the Use and Care Manual Typical...

Page 6: ...Use and Care Manual for complete details about the water heater Check all water and gas connections for leaks Seal all openings around pipes and wires with an outdoor grade silicone sealant Seal the...

Page 7: ...slight angle Slip the door into the channel at the top of the recess box Next push the bottom of the door flush with the recess box and slide down into the channel at the bottom of the enclosure Do n...

Page 8: ...8 Notes...

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